Power factor correction

and harmonic filtering

MV capacitors banks and

accessories

MV capacitors banks and accessories

Introduction R8/9- 3

R.8 - MV capacitors and accessories

CHV-M

Single-phase capacitor (indoor and outdoor use) R8-13

CHV-T

Three-phase capacitor (Indoor use, with fuses and discharge resistor, internal) R8-17

LVC

Three-phase contactor for MV capacitors. R8-19

RMV

Choke reactor for capacitor banks R8-20

R.9 - MV Capacitor banks

CIRKAP-C

Fixed or automatic capacitor banks in cabinet R9-22

CIRKAP-GP

High-powered capacitor banks in cabinet R9-25

CIRKAP-CMFR / CMAR

Fixed or automatic capacitor banks in cabinet with detuned filters R9-25

CIRKAP-B

Capacitor banks in frames R9-26

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Power factor correction

and harmonic filtering
Medium Voltage Power Factor correction
MV Power factor correction is directly
related to the different aspects that assist the technical management of transport and distribution networks. These
are:
}}Power quality. This involves the increase in the levels of voltage in substation busbars and line ends.
}}Optimisation of the installation's
cost of operation. In other words, the
decrease of the reactive energy and,
therefore, the reduction of apparent
power entail two aspects of a strong
technical relevance:

The IEC 60871-1 Standard facilitates

the expression to calculate the increase
in voltage produced after the connection
of capacitors (See table below), depending on the characteristics of the network
where the capacitor bank is connected.
The power, type of unit and level of
division depend on the criteria used by
distribution Companies.
However, the division of total power in
different steps can be used to improve
the levels of voltage under different
substation load conditions, avoiding an
excess capacitive power in the network.

yyReduction of losses
yyIncrease in the performance of trans-

Control of voltage in line ends

formers and installations

In the case of very long MV lines, the

voltage in branch points might be decreased by the effects of the conductor
cable. This is quite important in areas
with a rural overhead distribution or with
a high level of dispersion of consumers.

}}Reduction of the economic cost of

energy.

An in-depth description of each point is

provided in the following sections.
Supply quality, voltage level
There are two cases: control of voltage in MV substation busbars and line
ends.

Control of voltage in substation bus-

bars
One of the critical points in the distribution of electrical energy is maintaining
voltage in line ends. Distribution companies usually maintain the MV levels
above its nominal value.
Therefore, MV capacitor banks are
used. In fact, the connection of capacitor banks has an associated increase in
voltage in the connection points.

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Comprehensive information about the
losses in the MV distribution lines is
shown next.
Reduction of losses in MV lines.
Capacitor banks can be installed to decrease the level of losses in a MV distribution line.
In fact, the installation of the capacitor
will produce a direct reduction of the reactive energy (Q network) and apparent
energy requested from the system.

The connection of capacitor banks at

the end of a line allows a decrease of
voltage drops at the line end, as well
as the reduction in the level of cable
losses.
Optimisation of the installation's cost
of operation
The generation, transmission and distribution of energy entails an important
amount of energy losses
In general, these losses are divided in
the following:
}}Generation losses and substations
}}Losses in the transmision system
}}Losses in MV/HV substations
}}Losses in the distribution lines

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MV capacitors banks and accessories

Therefore, in accordance with the direct

relationship between current power values, the value of Joule effect losses will
decrease.
The following table shows the expressions required for the calculation of
Joule effect losses, the reactive energy
consumption of the cable and decrease
in the losses when a capacitor bank is
connected.
Increase of the voltage when a capacitor bank is connected IEC 60871-1

Line voltage drops

Units used to understand the calculation expressions:

P

active power transmitted by the line in kW

reactive energy absorbed without capacitor banks

Example of a reduction of Joule effect

losses in an overhead distribution
line system.

Qbank power of the capacitor bank in MVA

I

current

Network voltage in kV

R1

resistance of the cable in /km

X1

reactor of the cable in /km

length of the line in km

SCC

short-circuit power in the connection point in MVA.

In this case, the evolution of the line

losses and voltage drops is analysed in
a distribution system rated at 20 kV with
no capacitor banks connected.
The effect of capacitor banks in a MV
overhead distribution line in a rural area
is compared between banks, where
there are two distribution centres, A and
B.

This point is important when making

the economic assessment of the
performance of an installation, since
there is an added hidden cost to
the payment for reactive energy
consumption, which is represented
by the active energy dissipated during
distribution.
Line and cable discharge
The decrease in apparent power after
the connection of a capacitor bank entails two immediate consequences:

Joule effect losses in a line

Reactive energy consumption in a line

Reduced losses after the connection of

a capacitor bank

}}Decrease of the load transmitted

through cables

State of loads with no capacitor

banks connected

}}Increase of the supply capacity of

transformers

The system's power situation is shown

on the following table:

}}Increase of the voltage at the end of

the line

The connection conditions in the connection point with electrical system C

are not very good, i.e., the apparent
power volume is high and the power
factor is low.

C Connection
point

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A Distribution
Centre

B Distribution
Centre

Active power (MW)

7,39

2,7

4,39

Reactive energy (Mvar)

3,70

1,23

2,13

Apparent power (MVA)

8,26

2,97

4,88

cos

0,89

0,91

0,9

Joule effect losses (kW)

114,5

185

reactive consumed by the line (kvar)

129

208

Voltage drops (%)

5,2

5,25

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Situation with connected capacitor

banks
A 1,100 kvar capacitor bank at 20 kV is
connected to distribution centre A (BCA)
and a 2,000 kvar capacitor bank at 20
kV is connected to distribution centre
B (BCB) to improve the network conditions.
The balance of power is modified, as
shown on the following table:

C Connection
point

A Distribution Centre with BCA

B Distribution
Centre
with BCB

Active power (MW)

7,33

2,7

4,39

Reactive energy (Mvar)

0,54

0,13

0,13

Apparent power (MVA)

7,36

2,7

4,39

cos

0,99

0,99

0,99

Joule effect losses (kW)

94

150

Reactive consumed by the line (kvar)

106

170

Voltage drops (%)

3,9

3,8

Active power savings (kW)

20

35

In this case, the conditions in C have

been substantially optimised. In addition, losses have decreased throughout
the lines and the levels of voltage have
increased in the distribution centres.

Therefore, the operation and performance of the line has been optimised and
the level of voltage is guaranteed for users.

Conclusions
Capacitor banks are vital for the adequate technical and economic management of the electrical system, optimising
its operation.

MV Electrical energy distribution systems

Capacitor banks
CIRKAP

Technical optimisation
}}Helping control voltage throughout
the transmission and distribution system
}}Discharging lines and transformers

Power quality

Optimisation of network
operation cost

Economic
optimisation

Increase of voltages in:

- Busbars
- Line ends

- Decrease of losses
- Discharge of lines
and cables
- Discharge of transformers

Lower cost of energy:

- Lower consumption of kW
- Lower consumption of kvar

}}Reduction of the level of losses

throughout the system

Economic optimisation
Reduction of the cost of energy with the
decrease of the reactine energy consumed
Reduction of the hidden cost of losses in
transmission and distribution lines

Management of electrical loads in distribution systems

More efficient optimisation of installations

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MV capacitors banks and accessories

Where to compensate in MV

Components for MV capacitor banks

Insulation levels (BIL)

Electrical energy generation, transmission and distribution

CHV Capacitors

Maximum voltage supported by the material in two cases, in accordance with

the IEC Standard:

Reactive energy transmission and distribution throughout the electrical system is

noteworthy, as stated above. Therefore,
the reactive energy must be compensated in determined points of the electrical
network. These are:

Configuration of capacitors

}}Generation stations: Such as low-

Single-phase

powered hydroelectric power plants and

wind farms
}}Receiving / distribution substations.
(for example, reception 400 kV, distribution at 20 kV)
}}Distribution centres
Industrial installations with MV distribution and consumption
In general, the installations that distribute and consume MV are likely to be
compensated.

Capacitor with two terminals. Capacitor

bank installation in a star or double star
arrangement. Common in networks with
a power rating that exceeds 11 kV or in
capacitor banks with lower voltages and
higher power levels.

Three-phase

Capacitor with three terminals. Installation in low and medium-powered capacitor banks in networks with a power rating
of up to 11 kV.

For example:
}}Pumping stations
}}Mining
}}Industry: cement, chemical, steel,

etc.
There are transformers, asynchronous
motors or electric arc equipment in all of
these industries, which are large reactive energy consumers.
MV distribution and LV consuming
installations
In MV receiving installations with a distribution and consumption of LV, the compensation must always be carried out in
Low Voltage. The reasons are:
}}Low power is cheaper in LV
}}More accurate regulation

However, when there is a high number

of LV / MV transformers, we recommend
the installation of LV regulated capacitor
banks and a fixed MV section.

Capacitor composition
The CHV Medium Voltage capacitors
are composed of different basic
capacitive elements. These basic units
are connected in groups in series and
in parallel with the purpose of achieving
the power and voltage levels required.

}}Impulse, ray-type (shockwave) 1.2 /

50 s. Verification of the insulation of the

unit, simulating a ray discharge ( kVpeak)

In the case of three-phase capacitors,

the degree of insulation corresponds to
that immediately above its nominal voltage.
Example: Three-phase capacitor CHVT 300 kvar, 6.6 kV. Level of insulation
7.2 kV
In single-phase capacitors, the selection criteria is different to that of threephase capacitors. The levels of insulation correspond to the same levels of
the network when it is connected to the
capacitor bank in equipment that is not
insulated from earth (IEC 60.671-1).
Example: Capacitor bank, 3 Mvar at
20 kV. Composed of 6 units, 500 kvar,
11.56 kV. Level of insulation of capacitors 24 kV, (50/125 kV)
Leakage lines
Capacitor insulator flash-over perimeter.
Directly related to the levels of pollution.

After assembling the set of elements,

the set is introduced in a stainless steel
box, adding the porcelain terminals and
impregnating the elements in oil (biodegradable), guaranteeing the unit's perfect insulation and operation.

Insulation level (kV)

Voltage at industrial
frequency (kVef.)

Shockwave
(kVpeak)

Leakage lines (mm)

7,2

20

60

190

12

28

75

190

17,5

38

95

300

24

50

125

435

36

70

170

600

Table 1

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}}At the industrial frequency during

1 minute. Verification of the insulation
of the unit, simulating a high network
voltage ( kVef.)

MV capacitors banks and accessories

Pollution levels

Operational advantages

The pollution level defines the environmental contamination existing in the

place where equipment is installed.
Therefore, to avoid insulation defects as
a consequence of flash-over, the greater
the degree of environmental pollution,
the greater the leakage of insulators.

}}Immediate disconnection of the damaged element

It is expressed in mm / kV. In other

words, the relationship between the insulator leakage line and network voltage. The pollution levels defined are
shown on the following table:

}}Minimum generation of gases inside

the capacitor, therefore, a very low internal overpressure effect
}}Continuity of the service. The removal of the damaged unit means that
the unit can remain connected. Optional
planning of the capacitor bank's maintenance
}}Simpler maintenance

Classification

Pollution level

Low

16 mm/kV

Medium

20 mm/kV

High

25 mm/kV

Very high

31 mm/kV

Protection of capacitors with internal

fuses
The capacitor, as any element in an
electrical installation, must be capable
of eliminating the defects that can be
caused inside. To do so, all basic capacitive elements of the capacitor are
protected with an internal fuse.

Design advantages
}}Increase capacitor power
}}Use of less capacitors in each capacitor bank
}}Reduction of the size of frames or
cabinet
}}Cheaper capacitor banks

In case of a defect in a basic capacitive element, the healthy elements will

be discharged in parallel to the faulty
element. The discharge will immediately
melt the internal fuse of the damaged
unit. This system has a series of advantages that are classified in two groups:

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MV capacitors banks and accessories

MV Capacitor banks
Configuration of capacitor banks
The use of different configurations is
common in MV capacitor banks. These
depend on the type of capacitor used
and, above all, on the installation's electrical parameters.
Capacitor banks, three-phase capacitors
These units are useful in industrial installations, since they are capable of
hosting low and medium-powered applications in small dimensions.
The maximum service voltage is 11 kV
and the maximum power is 1.4 Mvar.
The most common applications are:
}}Compensation of motors
}}Compensation of transformers
}}Automatic capacitor banks

Capacitor banks with single-phase

capacitors connected in a doublestar arrangement

Capacitor banks with single-phase

capacitors connected in a star arrangement

This is the most common configuration

in medium and large-powered applications.

The application of this configuration is

limited to low-powered capacitor banks,
which can not be resolved with threephase capacitors due to the working
voltage.

The double-star is formed by two stars

joined by a common neutral.
A current transformer is connected to
the neutral to detect the default currents
of capacitors.
This arrangement of capacitors can
be used to operate the unit, whatever
the power and voltage levels required,
based on the use of standard capacitors.
In fact, the capacitor or group of capacitors in each branch will have an applied
voltage corresponding to the phase voltage, as seen on the figure.
After defining the voltage of each capacitor and, therefore, the number of
units, so the power of each capacitor is
defined.

This configuration is used in the following cases:

}}Networks with service voltages exceeding 11 kV
}}Networks with voltages under 11 kV
and power levels above 1.6 Mvar

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A practical case is, for example, a 450

kvar capacitor bank at 15 kv.
This case will be resolved with 3 capacitors, with a nominal voltage of 150 kvar
at 8.67 kVl.
The level of insulation of capacitors corresponds to that of the network, i.e.,
17.5 kV.

MV capacitors banks and accessories

Compensation method

Automatic compensation

The compensation method in MV installations is carried out with a fixed or automatic system, as in LV installations. It
depends on the type of installation, its
configuration, the load ratio, as well as
the purpose for which the unit was installed.

The installation of a unit that can follow

the fluctuations is required in installations with large variations in load.

This current is detected by the current

transformer. The associated relay will
send an order to disconnect the switching and/or protection unit.

An example is the distribution branch

of an industry at 6.3 kV with MV loads
and LV transformers, as shown on the
figure.

Fixed compensation
When the reactive energy levels are
high and an important portion of these
levels is more or less constant, a fixed
compensation unit is installed. This is
common in installations with a connection to High Voltage networks and Medium Voltage distribution.
Another application is in industrial installations with a reduced number of receivers and where the operating ratios do
not require the machines to interrupt
their operation simultaneously.

External protection
Protection of capacitor banks
In general, capacitor bank protection
systems are divided in external and internal protections.
Internal protection
Internal protection systems protect units
against defects inside capacitors. This
type of protection is guaranteed by internal fuses. In capacitor banks configured in a double star arrangement, this
is combined with an unbalanced protection. This system is composed of a
current transformer and an associated
relay.
In case of an internal fault in one of the
capacitors, an unbalanced current will
flow through the capacitor.

The protection systems used in capacitor banks depend on the configuration of

the bank and its application.
General component design criteria
In accordance with the IEC 60871-1
Standard, capacitors are designed to
support a 30% overload of permanent
current.
Therefore, the Standard recommends
that the components in the capacitor
bank support a maximum of 1.43 times
the nominal current. This criterion is
applicable to the following:
}}Power cables
}}General devices
}}Choke REACTORS

CAPACITOR BANKS WITH THREEPHASE CAPACITORS

CAPACITOR BANKS WITH A DOUBLESTART ARRANGEMENT

Nominal voltages 11 kV
Capacitor bank power 1.4 Mvar

Nominal voltages > 11 kV

Capacitor bank power > 1.4 Mvar

Fixed for motor: High rupture power

fuses (HRP) with meltdown indication.
Automatic: HRP fuses combined
with a contactor

Automatic switch, with the following

protection elements:
Overload and short-circuit
Homopolar
Unbalance
Notes:
Overload protection is recommended in busbars.
The protection system can be
installed on the same capacitor bank
or in the centre of MV cabinet

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MV capacitors banks and accessories

How to select a Medium Voltage capacitor bank

The CIRKAP capacitor bank series
offers a full range of Medium Voltage
capacitor banks in fixed and automatic
versions (only in the case of capacitor
banks in the cabin).

The CIRKAP capacitor banks are

divided in two main groups:
}}CIRKAP-C
}}CIRKAP-B

CIRKAP capacitor banks

FRAMES
CIRKAP-B

CABIN
CIRKAP-C

Automatic
capacitor banks

Fixed capacitor
banks

Standard
CMF

High
power
CMF-GP

With filters
CMFR

High
power
CMA-GP

Standard
CMA

Construction design

Medium voltage
capacitor banks

With filters
CMAR

Standard
BMF

High-voltage
capacitor banks

With filters
BMFR

Standard
BAF

Electrical parameters

Design

Cabin

Frame

Frequency

Hz

Form of correction

Fixed

Automatic

Nominal voltage

kV

Power

kvar

Insulation level (BIL)

kV

Regulation (when it is automatic)

kvar

Location

Indoor

Outdoor

Type

Standard

With filters
Information required for installation

Switchgear and protections

More capacitor banks installed

Contactor

Yes

No

Power in these capacitor banks

Automatic switch

Yes

No

Existence of harmonics

Cutt off power

Phase protection
transformers
Overload and
short-circuit relay
Earth switch with
interlocking

kA

Yes

No
kvar

Yes

No

Measurement in the case

of harmonics

kvar

Yes

No

Short-circuit power

MVA

Yes

No

Altitude (over sea level)

Yes

No

Pollution level

Standard

Special

MV capacitors banks and accessories

Equipment and component definition

guide

INSTALLATION

GENERAL BASIC INFORMATION

CAPACITOR BANK

Calculation example
The following example shows the calculation of the basic
parameters of a capacitor bank in two scenarios:

Network voltage (kV)

Network frequency (Hz)
Short-circuit power MVA
Existence of more capacitor banks
(Yes/No)
Existence of harmonics (Yes/No)

Selection of the complete capacitor bank. Selection of the

components for the assembly of a capacitor bankTo do so,
follow the steps defined in the Equipment and component
definition guide

Power of the capacitor bank (kvar)

Capacitor bank voltage (kV)
Fixed / automatic
Type: standard or with filters
General protection requirement
(Yes/No)
Location: indoor or outdoor
Other special needs

5.1. Installation dataThis installation requires the installation of

two capacitor banks, 4 Mvar at 20 kV, on the same substation
busbar.

Capacitor bank selection

DESIGN

CONFIGURATION

DEFINITION OF THE CAPACITOR BANK

When U > 11.5 kV and Q < 1 400 kvar
Capacitor bank, three-phase capacitors
When U > 11.5 and Q < 1 400 kvar or
When U < 11.5 and Q > 1 400 kvar
Double-star capacitor bank,
single-phase capacitors

Fixed:
CMF
BMF
Automatic:
CMA
Number and power of steps

Configuration, single or three-phase

Nominal voltage (kV)
Frequency (Hz)
Insulation level (kV)
Reactive power (kvar)
Special leakage line (mm/kV)

REACTORS

7
Quantity (3 per capacitor bank or step)
Inductance (H)
Current (A)
Level of insulation (kV)
Short-duration current (kA/1s)
Location: indoor or outdoor

SWITCHGEAR

CAPACITORS

DEFINITION OF COMPONENTS

For automatic capacitor banks

Contactor U < 12 kV
Switch U > 12 kV
Capacitive power to cut off(kvar)
Insulation level (kV)
Switch cut off power (kA)

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MV capacitors banks and accessories

CONFIGURATION

Power of the capacitor bank (kvar): 4 Mvar

Capacitor bank voltage (kV): 20 kV
Fixed / automatic: Fixed. Control station
operations
Type: standard or with filters: Standard
Need for General Protection (Yes/No): No.
Forecasted protection cabinet
Location: indoor or outdoor: Indoor
Other special needs: No

DESIGN

DEFINITION OF THE CAPACITOR BANK

Network voltage (kV): 20 kV

Network frequency (Hz): 50 Hz
Short-circuit power MVA: 150 MVA
Existence of more capacitor banks (Yes/No): NO
Existence of harmonics (Yes/No): NO

CAPACITOR BANK

INSTALLATION

GENERAL BASIC INFORMATION

U > 11.5 kV and Q > 1 400 kvar

Double-star capacitor bank, single-phase
capacitors.

Fixed, assembled in CMF24D type cabin:

Cabin CMF24D /4000/20

Selection of components
DEFINITION OF COMPONENTS

CAPACITORS

Insulation level: corresponds to the BIL network: 24

kV, 50 / 125 kV
Power (kvar): The number of capacitors in the unit
is calculated
There are two options, 6 or 9 capacitors. The power
ratings would be:

For 6 capacitors: 667 kvar

For 9 capacitors: 445 kvar

SWITCHGEAR

The second option is selected, with a capacitor

power of 450 kvar. Therefore, a double asymmetrical
star configuration with 9 capacitors will be used.
Special leakage line: Clean atmosphere, class
1, 16 mm / kV.

bank while the first one is connected

REACTORS

Single or three-phase configuration: Single-phase

(CHV-M)
Nominal voltage: corresponds to the phase voltage
11.56 kV
Frequency: 50 Hz

There are two possible scenarios:

Firstly, the connection of a capacitor bank while
the other one is disconnected
Secondly, the behaviour of the second capacitor

Insulated capacitor bank. Check the peak

connection current
Therefore, since the value is under the maximum
supported by the Standard, the RMV choke
REACTORS will not be required.
Capacitor banks in parallel. This is the most
unfavourable case. With the formulae given in the
choke reactor section (page 16), we can obtain the
following results:
Quantity (3 per capacitor bank or step): 3
Inductance: 30 H
Current: 115.6 * 1,5 (max. overload coefficient) =
173.4 A . Standardized value 175 A
Insulation level: corresponds to the BIL network: 24
kV, 50/125 kV (need for additional insulation elements)
Short-duration current (kA/1s): 43 In
Location: indoor or outdoor: Indoor

In this example, the capacitor banks do not include the switchgear, but there is information provided for the
designer, for the correct definition of the general protection cabin:
Automatic switch: 400 or 630 A. Recommended interruption method: vacuum or SF6
Capacitive power interrupted (kvar): 4 000 kvar
Insulation level (kV): 24 kV
Interrupting power of the switch (kA): 12.5 kA

MV capacitors and accessories

CHV-M

Single-phase capacitor (indoor and outdoor use)

Description
The CHV Medium Voltage capacitors are
composed of different capacitive elements.
These basic units are connected in series
and parallel with the purpose of obtaining the
power at the necessary voltage.
All elements are protected with an internal
fuse that will be disconnected in case of a
fault, isolating the basic unit damaged.
The protection with internal fuses will increase the security of the system and continuity of the service.

Features
Voltage

1 ... 20 kV

Nominal power

25 ... 600 kvar

Frequency

50 or 60 Hz

Dielectric losses

0.2 W / kvar

Capacity tolerance

-5 ... +10 %

Location

Indoor / Outdoor

Protection

Internal fuse (depending on the type)

Discharge resistance (in compliance with IEC 60871-1)

Location

Indoor

Discharge time

10 minutes

Residual voltage

75 V

Insulators
Material

Porcelain

Pollution level

16 mm / kV (other leakage lines, on demand)

Insulation level

12 - 17.5 - 24 - 36 kV (see table 1)

Overload

Application
CHV-M capacitors are used to build fixed and
automatic MV capacitor banks.
We will vary the number of capacitors in parallel and/or in series, depending on the power
and voltage levels required.
Its stainless steel box means that the CHV
capacitor is versatile and can be used in indoor and outdoor applications.

In current

1.3 In permanent

In voltage

1.1 Un 12 h in 24 hours
1.15 Un 30 min in 24 hours
1.2 Un 5 min in 24 hours
1.30 Un 1 min in 24 hours

Ambient conditions
Operating temperature

Category C (in accordance with IEC 60871-1)

Maximum temperature (*2)

50 C

Maximum mean value during 24 hours

40 C

Maximum mean value during 1 year

30 C

Build features
Dielectric

Rough polypropylene film

Electrode

Aluminium sheet

Impregnating oil

SAS-40E or M/DBT (PCB-free)

Dimensions (mm)

depending on the type

Weight

depending on the type (see table)

Box

Painted stainless steel, RAL 7035

2 wings to fix to the frame and avoid
mechanical efforts on porcelain terminals

Assembly position

Horizontal or vertical

Standards
IEC 60871-1, IEC 60871-4
(*2) Understood as punctual

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MV capacitors and accessories

CHV-M

Dimensions

Single-phase capacitor (indoor and outdoor

use)

References
BIL: 28 / 75 kV - 6.6 kV (Network 11 kV). 50 Hz
kvar

Weight (kg)

50

17

75

Dimensions (mm)

Type

Code

350 x 405 x 160

CHV-M 50 / 6.6(*)

R80193

20

350 x 455 x 160

CHV-M 75 / 6.6(*)

R80195

100

22

350 x 505 x 160

CHV-M 100 / 6.6

R80196

133

25

350 x 565 x 160

CHV-M 133 / 6.6

R80197

150

28

350 x 615 x 160

CHV-M 150 / 6.6

R80198

167

30

350 x 615 x 160

CHV-M 167 / 6.6

R80199

200

34

350 x 675 x 160

CHV-M 200 / 6.6

R8019A

250

40

350 x 785 x 160

CHV-M 250 / 6.6

R8019B

300

46

350 x 775 x 175

CHV-M 300 / 6.6

R8019C

400

57

350 x 915 x 175

CHV-M 400 / 6.6

R8019F

500

68

350 x 1055 x 175

CHV-M 500 / 6.6

R8019G

600

79

350 x 1165 x 220

CHV-M 600 / 6.6

R8019H

Type

Code

width x height x depth

BIL: 38 / 95 kV - 8 kV (Network 13.2 kV). 50 Hz

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kvar

Weight (kg)

Dimensions (mm)

50

19

350 x 470 x 160

CHV-M 50 / 8(*)

R801B3

75

23

350 x 520 x 160

CHV-M 75 / 8(*)

R801B5

100

25

350 x 570 x 160

CHV-M 100 / 8(*)

R801B6

133

28

350 x 620 x 160

CHV-M 133 / 8

R801B7

150

31

350 x 680 x 160

CHV-M 150 / 8

R801B8

167

33

350 x 680 x 160

CHV-M 167 / 8

R801B9

200

38

350 x 740 x 160

CHV-M 200 / 8

R801BA

250

43

350 x 850 x 160

CHV-M 250 / 8

R801BB

300

49

350 x 940 x 160

CHV-M 300 / 8

R801BC

400

61

350 x 1010 x 175

CHV-M 400 / 8

R801BF

500

70

350 x 1190 x 175

CHV-M 500 / 8

R801BG

600

81

350 x 1230 x 175

CHV-M 600 / 8

R801BH

width x height x depth

MV capacitors and accessories

CHV-M
Single-phase capacitor (indoor and outdoor use)

References
BIL: 38 / 95 kV - 9.1 kV (Network 15 kV). 50 Hz
Type

Code

350 x 470 x 160

CHV-M 50 / 9.1(*)

R801D3

23

350 x 520 x 160

CHV-M 75 / 9.1(*)

R801D5

100

25

350 x 570 x 160

CHV-M 100 / 9.1(*)

R801D6

133

28

350 x 620 x 160

CHV-M 133 / 9.1

R801D7

150

31

350 x 620 x 160

CHV-M 150 / 9.1

R801D8

167

33

350 x 680 x 160

CHV-M 167 / 9.1

R801D9

200

38

350 x 740 x 160

CHV-M 200 / 9.1

R801DA

250

43

350 x 850 x 160

CHV-M 250 / 9.1

R801DB

300

49

350 x 860 x 160

CHV-M 300 / 9.1

R801DC

400

61

350 x 1010 x 175

CHV-M 400 / 9.1

R801DF

500

70

350 x 1160 x 175

CHV-M 500 / 9.1

R801DG

600

81

350 x 1230 x 200

CHV-M 600 / 9.1

R801DH

Type

Code

kvar

Weight (kg)

50

19

75

Dimensions (mm)

width x height x depth

(*) No internal fuses

BIL: 50 / 125 kV - 12.1 kV (Network 20 kV). 50 Hz
kvar

Weight (kg)

Dimensions (mm)

50

19

350 x 510 x 160

CHV-M 50 / 12.1(*)

R801F3

75

23

350 x 560 x 160

CHV-M 75 / 12.1(*)

R801F5

100

25

350 x 620 x 160

CHV-M 100 / 12.1(*)

R801F6

133

28

350 x 660 x 160

CHV-M 133 / 12.1(*)

R801F7

150

31

350 x 720 x 160

CHV-M 150 / 12.1(*)

R801F8

167

33

350 x 780 x 160

CHV-M 167 / 12.1

R801F9

200

38

350 x 890 x 160

CHV-M 200 / 12.1

R801FA

250

43

350 x 890 x 160

CHV-M 250 / 12.1

R801FB

300

49

350 x 900 x 175

CHV-M 300 / 12.1

R801FC

400

61

350 x 1090 x 175

CHV-M 400 / 12.1

R801FF

500

70

350 x 1230 x 175

CHV-M 500 / 12.1

R801FG

600

81

350 x 1270 x 200

CHV-M 600 / 12.1

R801FH

width x height x depth

R8-15

MV capacitors and accessories

CHV-M
Single-phase capacitor (indoor and outdoor use)

References
BIL: 70 / 170 kV - 15.2 kV (Network 25 kV). 50 Hz
Type

Code

350 x 510 x 145

CHV-M 50 / 15.2(*)

R801H3

23

350 x 590 x 145

CHV-M 75 / 15.2(*)

R801H5

100

25

350 x 590 x 145

CHV-M 100 / 15.2(*)

R801H6

133

28

350 x 670 x 145

CHV-M 133 / 15.2(*)

R801H7

150

31

350 x 670 x 145

CHV-M 150 / 15.2(*)

R801H8

167

33

350 x 760 x 145

CHV-M 167 / 15.2(*)

R801H9

200

38

350 x 760 x 145

CHV-M 200 / 15.2(*)

R801HA

250

43

350 x 860 x 145

CHV-M 250 / 15.2

R801HB

300

49

350 x 940 x 145

CHV-M 300 / 15.2

R801HC

400

61

350 x 980 x 175

CHV-M 400 / 15.2

R801HF

500

70

350 x 1120 x 175

CHV-M 500 / 15.2

R801HG

600

81

350 x 1260 x 175

CHV-M 600 / 15.2

R801HH

Type

Code

kvar

Weight (kg)

50

19

75

Dimensions (mm)

width x height x depth

BIL: 70/170 kV - 18.2 V (Network 30 kV). 50 Hz

kvar

Weight (kg)

50

19

350 x 510 x 145

CHV-M 50 / 18.2(*)

R801J3

75

23

350 x 590 x 145

CHV-M 75 / 18.2(*)

R801J5

100

25

350 x 590 x 145

CHV-M 100 / 18.2(*)

R801J6

133

28

350 x 670 x 145

CHV-M 133 / 18.2(*)

R801J7

150

31

350 x 670 x 145

CHV-M 150 / 18.2(*)

R801J8

167

33

350 x 760 x 145

CHV-M 167 / 18.2(*)

R801J9

200

38

350 x 760 x 145

CHV-M 200 / 18.2(*)

R801JA

250

43

350 x 860 x 145

CHV-M 250 / 18.2(*)

R801JB

300

49

350 x 940 x 145

CHV-M 300 / 18.2

R801JC

400

61

350 x 980 x 175

CHV-M 400 / 18.2

R801JF

500

70

350 x 1120 x 175

CHV-M 500 / 18.2

R801JG

600

81

350 x 1260 x 175

CHV-M 600 / 18.2

R801JH

(*) No internal fuses

R8-16

Dimensions (mm)

width x height x depth

MV capacitors and accessories

CHV-T

Three-phase capacitor (Indoor use, with fuses

and discharge resistor, internal)

Description
The CHV Medium Voltage capacitors are
composed of different capacitive elements.
These basic units are connected in series
and parallel with the purpose of obtaining the
power at the necessary voltage.
All elements are protected with an internal
fuse that will be disconnected in case of a
fault, isolating the basic unit damaged.
The protection with internal fuses will increase the security of the system and continuity of the service.

Features
Voltage

1 ... 12 kV

Nominal power

25 ... 500 kvar

Frequency

50 or 60 Hz

Dielectric losses

0.2 W / kvar

Capacity tolerance

-5 ... +10 %

Location

Indoor / Outdoor

Protection

Internal fuse (depending on the type)

Discharge resistance (in compliance with IEC 60871-1)

Location

Indoor

Discharge time

10 minutes

Residual voltage

75 V

Insulators
Material

Porcelain

Pollution level

16 mm / kV (other leakage lines, on demand)

Insulation level

12 - 17.5 - 24 - 36 kV (see table 1)

Overload

Application
CHV-T capacitors are used to build fixed and
automatic capacitor banks of up to 12 kV.
The stainless steel box of the CHV-T makes it
a versatile product that can be used in indoor
and outdoor applications.

In current

1.3 In permanent

In voltage

1.1 Un 12 h in 24 hours
1.15 Un 30 min in 24 hours
1.2 Un 5 min in 24 hours
1.30 Un 1 min in 24 hours

Ambient conditions
Operating temperature

Category C (in accordance with IEC 60871-1)

Maximum temperature (*2)

50 C

Maximum mean value during 24 hours

40 C

Maximum mean value during 1 year

30 C

Build features
Dielectric

Rough polypropylene film

Electrode

Aluminium sheet

Impregnating oil

SAS-40E or M/DBT (PCB-free)

Dimensions (mm)

depending on the type

Weight

depending on the type (see table)

Box

Painted stainless steel, RAL 7035

2 wings to fix to the frame and avoid
mechanical efforts on porcelain terminals

Assembly position

Horizontal or vertical

Standards
IEC 60871-1, IEC 60871-4
(*2) Understood as punctual

R8-17

MV capacitors and accessories

CHV-T

Dimensions

Three-phase capacitor (Indoor use, with fuses

and discharge resistor, internal)

100 B

M12

40
321

2x9x16

115

350
430

References
BIL: 20 / 60 kV - 3.3 kV . 50 Hz
Type

Code

350 x 405 x 160

CHV-T 50 /3.3

R80223

20

350 x 455 x 160

CHV-T 75 /3.3

R80225

22

350 x 505 x 160

CHV-T 100 /3.3

R80226

150

28

350 x 555 x 160

CHV-T 150 /3.3

R80228

200

34

350 x 675 x 160

CHV-T 200 /3.3

R8022A

250

40

350 x 785 x 160

CHV-T 250 /3.3

R8022B

300

46

350 x 875 x 160

CHV-T 300 /3.3

R8022C

400

57

350 x 915 x 175

CHV-T 400 /3.3

R8022F

500

68

350 x 1055 x 175

CHV-T 500 /3.3

R8022G

Type

Code

kvar

Weight (kg)

50

17

75
100

Dimensions (mm)

width x height x depth

BIL: 20 / 60 kV - 6.6 kV . 50 Hz
kvar

Weight (kg)

Dimensions (mm)

50

17

350 x 405 x 160

CHV-T 50 /6.6

R80283

75

20

350 x 455 x 160

CHV-T 75 /6.6

R80285

100

22

350 x 505 x 160

CHV-T 100 /6.6

R80286

150

28

350 x 615 x 160

CHV-T 150 /6.6

R80288

200

34

350 x 675 x 160

CHV-T 200 /6.6

R8028A

250

40

350 x 785 x 160

CHV-T 250 /6.6

R8028B

300

46

350 x 875 x 160

CHV-T 300 /6.6

R8028C

350

53

350 x 945 x 160

CHV-T 350 /6.6

R8028D

400

57

350 x 1015 x 175

CHV-T 400 /6.6

R8028F

500

68

350 x 1165 x 175

CHV-T 500 /6.6

R8028G

Type

Code

width x height x depth

BIL: 28 / 75 kV - 11 kV

R8-18

kvar

Weight (kg)

Dimensions (mm)

50

17

350 x 405 x 160

CHV-T 50 /11

R802B3

75

20

350 x 455 x 160

CHV-T 75 /11

R802B5

100

22

350 x 455 x 160

CHV-T 100 /11

R802B6

150

28

350 x 555 x 160

CHV-T 150 /11

R802B8

200

34

350 x 675 x 160

CHV-T 200 /11

R802BA

250

40

350 x 785 x 160

CHV-T 250 /11

R802BB

300

46

350 x 875 x 160

CHV-T 300 /11

R802BC

350

53

350 x 945 x 160

CHV-T 350 /11

R802BD

400

57

350 x 915 x 175

CHV-T 400 /11

R802BF

500

68

350 x 1055 x 175

CHV-T 500 /11

R802BG

width x height x depth

MV capacitors and accessories

LVC

Three-phase contactor for MV capacitors.

Description

Features

The LVC contactor has been specially designed for industrial applications that require a
large number of switching operations. In particular, the loads from motors and capacitors.
The LVC vacuum contactor is ideal for the
switching operations of capacitor banks between 3.3 and 6.6 kV.
Its general features are as follows:

220 V ac / 110 V dc (on demand)

Nominal voltage

6.6 kV

Nominal current

400 A

Interrupting power

4 kA

Frequency

50 ... 60 Hz

Insulation level

7.2 kV

Category

AC 3

No. of operations

300 000

Maximum operation power

2 000 kvar at 6.6 kV

Build features
Connection

Fixed

Dimensions

350 x 392 x 179 mm

Weight

22 kg

Standard
IEC60470

Dimensions
484,8
23,4
247

20,5

}}Interrupting methods, vacuum

}}Total control of the electric arc in capacitive switching operations
}}Very long working life
}}Heavy insulation of the set, composed of
three independent vacuum poles, assembled
on an insulating structure
}}Samll size
}}Light unit, greatly optimised weight
}}Easy to maintain

Auxiliary voltage

398,6

Application

Features

419,1

The LVC contactor is a vacuum contactor

prepared to control inductive and capacitive
loads.

440

References
Maximum operating voltage

Maximum current

Type

Auxiliary voltage

Code

6.6 kV ac

3 x 400 A

LVC-6Z44ED

220 V ac

R80911

6.6 kV ac

3 x 400 A

LVC-6Z44ED

110 V dc

R809110010000

R8-19

MV capacitors and accessories

RMV

Choke reactor for capacitor banks

Description

Features

Choke REACTORS are required to limit the

transient currents produced during the connection of capacitors.

Features

CIRCUTOR's RMV units are encapsulated

in epoxy resin, which guarantees the degree
of insulation required.

Application
The connection of capacitor banks has very
high associated transient currents and voltages.
The IEC 60871-1 Standard denes the maximum value that can be supported by a capacitor bank as the peak connection value.
This value is 100 times its nominal current.

Short-duration nominal current

43 In / 1 s

Dynamic current

2.5 It

Insulation level

12 kV (28/75)

Ambient conditions
Operating temperature

Category B

Mean temperature

40 C

Build features
Type

Encapsulated in resin
Air core

Fittings

M12 / M16, depending on the type

Dimensions (mm)

depending on the type

Weight

depending on the type (see table on the top)

Colour

colour RAL 8016

Standard
IEC60289

When this value is exceeded, RMV choke

REACTORS must be installed. These REACTORS are in charge of limiting the transient
current to values that can be supported by
the capacitors. The inductance value is variable, depending on the installation's conditions
and, basically, on the following parameters:
}}Short-circuit power of the installation
}}Existence of more capacitor banks
}}Interrupting power of automatic switches.
The peak current value of the residual connection must also be lower than the interrupting power of the switch unit after the reactor
has been installed

R8-20

MV capacitors and accessories

RMV

Dimensions

Choke reactor for capacitor banks

Type

mm

mm

C
mm

D
mm

E
mm

F
mm

RMV-260

260

130

370

160

290

150

M12

RMV-330

330

150

470

190

355

210

M12/M16

Inserts

References
RMV-260
I (A)

L (H)

Weight (kg)

Type

Code

50

350

13

RMV - 260 - 50 - 350

R80628

60

250

14

RMV - 260 - 60 - 250

R80637

100

100

16

RMV - 260 - 100 - 100

R80664

125

50

14

RMV - 260 - 125 - 50

R80672

175

30

14

RMV - 260 - 175 - 30

R80691

I (A)

L (H)

Weight (kg)

Type

Code

60

450

20

RMV - 330 - 60 - 450

R80739

75

350

21

RMV - 330 - 75 - 350

R80748

90

250

26

RMV - 330 - 90 - 250

R80757

125

100

22

RMV - 330 - 125 - 100

R80774

200

50

22

RMV - 330 - 200 - 50

R807A2

250

30

23

RMV - 330 - 250 - 30

R807B1

RMV-330

The RMV reactor selection parameters are:

* Maximum working current (1.43 times In of the unit)
* Inductance required in H
* Insulation voltage kV
The insulation voltage is 12 kV (28/75). Other voltages, on demand
The thermal current is 43 In / 1 s. Other values, on demand

R8-21

MV Capacitor banks

CIRKAP-C

Fixed or automatic capacitor banks in cabinet

Description
The installation of the capacitor banks of the
CIRKAP-C series offers the following advantages:
}}Protection against direct contacts of active parts
}}Space economy. The use of no security
enclosures and use of internal fuses allows
the designers to greatly reduce the dimensions of the unit
}}Optional addition of switchgear to protect the capacitor bank or perform automatic
equipment functions

Application

Features
Voltage

The most common applications are:

1 ... 36 kV

Nominal power

Medium Voltage industrial networks

100 ... 14,000 kvar

Frequency

50 or 60 Hz

Location

}}Compensation of large motors. Usually 3

to 11 kV
}}Compensation of HV / MV transformers
}}Fixed or automatic compensation of the
following installations: cement plants, pumping stations, pipelines, mining, paper industry.
}}
Generation and distribution systems
}}Receiving and distributing stations. Particularly indoor installations, where the use of
space is vital
}}Generation stations that need an automatic power factor regulation: small-scale
hydraulic power plants, wind farms, etc.

Indoor / Outdoor

Degree of protection

IP 23 (Other values, on demand)

Insulation level

7.2 ... 36 kV

Setup
Capacitors

three or single-phase, double star

arrangement (depending on the type)

Capacitor bank

Fixed or automatic

Build features
Dimensions (mm)

depending on the type

Weight

depending on the type

Painted steel RAL 7035
For outdoor use, treated and painted steel

Panels and frames

References
Shape

Fixed

Automatic

Types

Insulation levels
7.2 kV

12 kV

17.5 kV

24 kV

36 kV

CMF7T
CMF7D

CMF12T
CMF12D

CMF17D

CMF24D

CMF36D

CMF12GP

CMF17GP

CMF24GP

CMF36GP

Standard

100 ...7200

High power

1800...14000

With detuned filters

100...7200

CMFR7T
CMFR7D

CMFR12D

CMFR17D

CMFR24D

Standard

100...8000

CMA7T
CMA7D

CMA12T
CMA12D

CMA17D

CMA24D

CMA36D

High power

1800...14000

CMA12GP

CMA17GP

CMA24GP

CMA36GP

CMAR12D

CMAR17D

CMAR24D

With detuned filters

(Maximum power per step)
* Other power ratings, please ask

R9-22

Power (kvar)
(*)

100...7200

CMAR7T
CMAR7D
Type of capacitor

... T three-phase
... D single-phase

MV Capacitor banks

CIRKAP-C
Fixed or automatic capacitor banks in cabinet

Dimensions

Dimensions are approximate and colud be different depending on the power, voltage and place of location
Cabinet with 2 capacitors

Cabinet with 4 capacitors

2000

2000

1100

1100

2050

2200
1100

1100

2050

2200

2200

2200

R9-23

MV Capacitor banks

CIRKAP-C

Fixed or automatic capacitor banks in cabinet

Dimensions
Dimensions are approximate and colud be different depending on the power, voltage and place of location
indoor

2050

2050

EC cable input module

1100

2200

1100

2200

2050

2050

EC cable input module

2200

1100

2050

2200

2010

R9-24

1220

1100

MV Capacitor banks

CIRKAP-GP

High-powered capacitor banks in cabinet

Description

The CIRKAP-GP capacitor banks have been

specially designed for the distribution of
electrical energy, where the use of mediumpowered capacitors is common (300 ... 350
kvar) in reduced spaces.
There are two versions, as in the whole range
of capacitor banks:
}}Fixed: Type CMF-GP
}}Automatic or with general protection: Type
CMA-GP

Features
CMF-GP
Voltage

20 ... 30 kV

Maximum power

8 Mvar

Frequency

50 or 60 Hz

Location

Indoor / Outdoor

Degree of protection

IP 23

Insulation level

24 / 36 kV

CMA-GP

IP54

Setup
Capacitors

single-phase in a double-star arrangement

Capacitor bank

Fixed

Automatic

Build features
Dimensions (mm)

depending on the type

Weight

depending on the type

Panels and frames

Painted steel. For outdoor use, treated and painted steel

capacity for:

24 capacitors CHV-M
Choke REACTORS RMV
Earthing selector
Unbalance transformer

24 capacitors CHV-M
Choke REACTORS RMV
Earthing selector plus

interlocking

Automatic switch
Phase protection transformer
Unbalance transformer

CIRKAP-CMFR / CMAR

Fixed or automatic capacitor banks in cabinet with detuned filters

Description
The capacitor banks must be equipped with
detuned filters when there is a high level of
harmonics.
In this case, CIRCUTOR recommends the
use of automatic CMFR or CMAR capacitor
banks, equipped with iron core REACTORS
and synchronised capacitors, up to 7% of the
insulation voltages of 7.2 kV.
For higher voltage levels, air core technology
is used in these REACTORS

R9-25

MV Capacitor banks

CIRKAP-B
Capacitor banks in frames

Description

Features

The capacitor banks in frames are composed

of the following:
}}Capacitors
}}Unbalance transformers
}}After 36 kV, the capacitor banks are designed with a frame per phase, with the adequate support insulators of the insulation level, in accordance with the network's service
voltage.
Optional:
}}Choke REACTORS RMV
}}Quick discharge REACTORS

Application
The capacitor banks in frames are common
in distribution substations and, particularly, in
High Voltage applications.
They can be used in any type of installation,
but the use of enclosures or lifting support
units is required to avoid the contact with active parts.

Voltage

7.2 ... 33 kV

Nominal power

600 ... 7200 kvar

Frequency

50 or 60 Hz

Location

Indoor / Outdoor

Degree of protection

IP 00

Insulation level

7.2 ... 33 kV

Setup
Capacitors

single-phase in a double-star arrangement

Capacitor bank

Fixed

Build features
Dimensions (mm)

depending on the type

Weight

depending on the type

Panels and frames

Treated and painted steel

References
Capacitor banks for MV, in frame (max. 7 200 kvar)
13.8 kV at 15 kV

BMF17D

20 kV at 22 kV

BMF24D

25 kV at 30 kV

BMF36D

Capacitor banks for MV, in frame, with detuned filters

7.2 kV

BMFR

Capacitor banks for HV, in frame

52.5 kV at 123 kV

BAF

Dimensions
BMF12

1890

2060

1560

BMF24

850

2200

Dimensions are approximate and colud be different depending on the power, voltage and place of location

R9-26

850

MV Capacitor banks

R9-27

MV capacitors banks and accessories